Sheriffs deputy injured in early morning crash

Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputy Orell Massey, 58, suffered major injuries while on duty in an early morning crash in Calpella. Massey is in the hospital as of press time; his injuries are not considered life-threatening.

Massey was travelling north on North State Street at about 45 mph in his patrol vehicle when a southbound car crossed over into his lane and crashed into the vehicle's left side, according to California Highway Patrol reports. Massey was taken to the hospital with major injuries.

Cassandra Guerra, 21, of Ukiah was driving the southbound 2005 Infinity involved in the collision. She escaped with minor injuries. The Infinity was travelling at about 60 mph during the rainy conditions.

Guerra was "driving at an unsafe speed for the weather and roadway conditions," according to the CHP.

Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, and intoxication did not play a factor in the collision.